Bargo at a glance
Median house
$1,022,500
+2.0% year on year
Median unit
$343,440
Days on market
45
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,516
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Bargo.
The postcode for Bargo is 2574 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
The median house price in Bargo is $1,022,500.
Bargo (2574) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW. The median house here is $1,022,500, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +2% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
Bargo has roughly 4,516 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 45 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bargo scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bargo's population at 4,516, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,516
Median age
41
Family households
77%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,022,500 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median. Units come in around $343,440, roughly 66% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+2%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number. Days on market run long (45 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $205,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (45 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,022,500
+2.0% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$415/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
$1,022,500
+2.0% annual growth
$343,440
45
Average days to sell
4,516
Median age: 41
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.11% (median rent $415/wk against a $1,022,500 price tag). Units yield 6.21% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (17%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.11%
Based on $1,022,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.21%
Based on $343,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+2.0%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202677%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202445 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +2.0%/yr
2021
$926K
5-year change
+10%
2026
$1.0M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
218
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bargo.
Local schools for Bargo
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Government School Catchment
Bargo Public School
Yanderra Public School
Buxton Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Bargo.
- What is the median house price in Bargo?
- The median house price in Bargo, NSW 2574 is $1,022,500. The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is +2.0%.
- What is the Bargo postcode?
- Bargo is in the 2574 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Bargo?
- Bargo is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2574. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bargo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $415, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in Bargo?
- There are 5 schools serving Bargo on this page, including Bargo Public School, Yanderra Public School, Wollondilly Anglican College.
- How walkable is Bargo?
- Bargo has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bargo?
- Bargo is close to Yanderra, Balmoral Village, Balmoral, Buxton, Pheasants Nest.
- What is the population of Bargo?
- The population of Bargo is approximately 4,516 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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